Getting in shape can be a confusing endeavor no matter what your fitness level. It seems like there is an exercise machine for each body part. But you don’t need all of those machines to get in shape. By adding a few simple exercises to your routine, you can see positive results quickly.Pushups The pushup is an effective way to get in... Read more →

When people think about staying fit, they often imagine countless hours in a gym, drudging through repetitions and boring minutes on a treadmill. Those defeatist thoughts are what keep so many people from reaching their fitness goals, and sticking with a program that will keep them happy, healthy and in great physical shape.You might... Read more →

There's no question how frustrating it can be when you're putting the time and effort in at the gym but not getting the weight-loss results you desire. In most cases, the solution is in your diet. With a few tweaks to your nutrition game, you should start to see the kind of results you've been hoping for. Here are some ideas for... Read more →

If you could eat whatever you wanted and still lose weight, wouldn’t you do it? Unfortunately, that’s not the way the cookie crumbles. You can’t overindulge – especially on, well, cookies – and expect to look fabulous in that bikini. But don’t worry; there’s good news. Here are five delicious foods you can feel great about... Read more →

When most people think of yogurt, they think of it as a quick snack in a little cup, but yogurt is far more versatile than that. In addition to being high in protein, it also contains probiotics, which help maintain gut health. Research shows how the health of your gut affects just about every other aspect of your well-being. Not only... Read more →

Working out is a necessity to getting or staying fit and healthy. Of the many exercise fads that come and go, there’s one very basic move that continues to yield results: the squat. It’s an exercise that requires nothing but your own body, and is simple to achieve. Explore the benefits of squatting as well as tips on performing squats... Read more →

The plank is a very simple but effective exercise that targets your body’s core and can help sculpt your waistline. It can even help improve your posture. Because it is a static exercise and uses your own body weight, the plank can be performed almost anywhere. If you have a few minutes at work or school, you can get a quick session... Read more →

Balance – it may be your most important physical attribute. Sure, rock-hard abs, long, lean muscle and flexibility matter. But what would you be without the ability to evenly distribute your weight, stay upright and quickly respond to obstacles in daily life and while competing? Yes, balance matters more than most of your other... Read more →

What does your heart rate have to do with weight loss and fitness goals? Turns out, everything. Knowing how to use your heart rate levels during exercise is an effective way to enhance your workouts, so that you can more easily lose those extra pounds or tone that tummy.Heart Rate Zones The first step to successful heart rate (HR)... Read more →

Maverick’s Boys and Girls Club is giving you an opportunity to discover some new activities and have fun along the way with Maverick's Amazing Race. Just like the Amazing Race series, teams of contestants will compete against one another in both physical and mental challenges. These challenges will be spread throughout a 5-mile area of... Read more →